I found this quote a few months ago and it really spoke to my heart. I hope it encourages you as well in your time of mourning.
Hugs!
elise
“Dear friend, have you found that trouble cuts the cords that tie you to earth? When the Lord takes a child, there is one less cord to fasten you to this world and another band to draw you toward heaven. When money vanishes and business goes wrong, we frequent the prayer meeting, the prayer closet and the Bible. Trials drive us from earth. If all went well, we would begin to say, “Soul, relax”. But when things go amiss, we want to be gone. When the tree shakes, the bird flies away. Happy is the trouble that loosens our grip of earth.”
Dearest Emily,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I know how hard it is!
I miss you so!
Emma
Emily,
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*hugs*
Love~ Jen
I found this quote a few months ago and it really spoke to my heart. I hope it encourages you as well in your time of mourning.
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elise
“Dear friend, have you found that trouble cuts the cords that tie you to earth? When the Lord takes a child, there is one less cord to fasten you to this world and another band to draw you toward heaven. When money vanishes and business goes wrong, we frequent the prayer meeting, the prayer closet and the Bible. Trials drive us from earth. If all went well, we would begin to say, “Soul, relax”. But when things go amiss, we want to be gone. When the tree shakes, the bird flies away. Happy is the trouble that loosens our grip of earth.”
- From Beside Still Waters by Charles Spurgeon
Thank you for being brave and for sharing this with all of us! Hold fast to the Lord who is your comfort and strength!
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Jane Ellen
Such a sweet picture...
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